1) Outdoors

Chances are that at almost any playground you will find some kids for your child to play with and parents for you to chat with. You can take some food with you and have sort of a picnic or just let the kids run around and get some much needed rest .
Gene C. Reid Park is one of the biggest in Tucson. There are few playgrounds for different ages, rose garden, two urban lakes.

Overall, there are 90 public parks with playgrounds in Tucson. You can find a playground near you at the Tucson Parks and recreation department website: www.tucsonaz.gov/parksandrec Select "playground" in the "With these Amenities" section above the map and click "Show parks on map" button on the left.

In addition, almost every elementary and middle school in the area has a playground or two that may be open for the public after school hours and on weekends.

2) Mall Playgrounds

Almost every Tucson mall has a playground inside. During weekends or in the afternoon they are usually pretty packed, but if you come before 10 a.m. you have a good chance to beat the rest of the crowd .

3) "Wet" Playgrounds.

Another great option is a “wet” playground. The best one of these in my opinion is located in Brandi Fenton Park at N. Alvernon Way. It's quite big and in pretty good condition. The Tucson Zoo built a small “wet land” last year, but it's very crowded and again you have to pay to get into the Zoo.